AmeriCorps VISTA

Wichita State University AmeriCorps VISTA Project

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service to America) is service program administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Volunteers are placed in poverty-fighting organizations all across the US. With passion, commitment, and hard work, VISTAs create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.

The Institute has developed a Wichita State VISTA project focused on connecting VISTAs with nonprofits, government and public health serving agencies statewide. VISTAs help support and expand efforts for serving those in need and reducing poverty in Kansas.

What Does An AmeriCorps VISTA Do?

The role of the VISTA member is to build the capacity and sustainability of the project, organization and community, with a focus on reducing and alleviating poverty.

VISTA members sustain the longevity of organizations by emphasizing volunteer policies, community partnerships, infrastructure, project evaluations and more.